More Holiday Merriment....

Every year my friend has  a Christmas Eve Party.  Her house is always decorated so pretty.  You might of remembered

her don't hate me because I'm beautiful kitchen .  Here is a picture of her outdoor patio all lit up.  No one was out there that night because it was too cold.

Let's go inside and look at all the decorations...here is the Fireplace Mantel.

Those are "faux" candles up there, she got them at Costco last year if you are wondering.  Let's take a look at what is under the glass domes because you know I have a "thang" for glass domes AND glitter and vintage ornaments.

 Can you see that picture in the background..that is my friend when she was a baby sitting on Santa's lap.  Is that not sweet?  And we know I have a special place in my heart for snowmen...

She has a village too.  She added those House Boxes  that we got a couple of years ago to her village...I totally revamped mine in Cottagy Style

Here is her snow covered Tree {flocked} it is covered in all very personal and meaningful ornaments. 
 
I don't think my friend has taken all her decorations down and I'm going over to her house so she can take me to my Surgeon's Appt. this afternoon so I'll get a snapshot of her garland and second tree so I'll update this post this evening.  Ok...here are some more pictures of her lovely home.  The garland is above the beautiful apron sink. 

The Merry Christmas blocks are over her stove.

Moving over to the left we head over to the banquette to take a look at the Chandelier...

 

I love this Vintage Inpired children that are playing in the snow spelling out JOY....
 
  Lets take a look at the staircase.  The lighting is not the best in there but I tried to "dabble" in my photoshop to lighten it up a bit.

 I'm sorry if you are all Christmased OUT....I just haven't had the time to post because I have had numerous doctors appointments all last week. I took this picture with the inclination to post them sooner then I did.  I know most of you have moved on to New Years...hey I'm slow...give me a break.

 
For those of you keeping track of my progress on my BC.  {Breast Cancer}...I thought of doing a separate blog to keep everyone informed but it's hard enough keeping up with one so I thought I would just pop in here when there is news to report and I'll delineate the verbiage with the above symbol that way you'll know if it has to do with my BC or my Regular Home..be Inspired stuff.   So if you don't want to read about that you can just know that post is about the BC. 

Ok..here goes.  I got a second opinion last week and have decided to have my surgery and treatment done at City of Hope.  I really liked the surgeon there, she was very thorough in her explanation of what is happening to my body.  I meet with her this afternoon to schedule my surgery.  What I have is Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma.  It started in my milk ducts by has broke through the ducts now and is on the move...becoming invasive.  It's very early and is about 2 Centimeters.  I had and MRI on Tuesday and I met with the Radiation Oncologist on Wed.  Thursday I had another Mammogram on my Right Breast {the tumor is in the Left Breast} because the MRI picked up another "lump" there.  The Mammogram and Ultrasound could not find it but it's very common to have a false reading on an MRI according to my Surgeon.  So according to the report the "lump" on the right Breast is benign.  Now for the plan of attack on the left breast.  I'll have Lumpectomy {taking out the Lump {tumor} surgery this week or next.  They will take a look at my Sentinel Node and if my NODES are all clear {no cancer} I'll have radiation {Mammosite} for 5 Days, twice a day.  When they are taking out the tumor they put a spacer in there, it's like a balloon.  When I go into have my radiation they insert a catheter and radiate from the inside of my boob.  Isn't boob a funny word?   I think so.  Anyways...After 5 days they take it out and my scar heals.  The only thing I really have to be careful is of infection.  I won't have to have Chemo if they don't' find it in my nodes.  So today I'll find out when my surgery is and when I'll begin the treatment.  I'll keep everyone updated on my progress, Ok?  I guess I'll have to make another category over there with the topic BC. UPDATE:  the date has been set and my BC Surgery is going to be on January 15th. 

Comments

[philippines homes]

Thankfully, I found your blog a few years ago, and enjoy reading it so much. :) Love the family pictures!

Deirdre G

[Francy]

Praying for a total and fast recovery on your BC surgery.

[Melissa]

Loved all of the Christmas pictures! What beautiful decorations! Thanks for the update with your BC...I'm still praying for your full recovery...I can't wait to put a big ol' "answered" next to your name on my prayer list! :)
Sending big hugs your way!

xoxo,

Melissa

[gabrielle]

thanks my wonderful, supportive friends. I'll be so glad when it is all over.

[The Pleasures of Homemaking]

Thanks for the update - boob is a funny word LOL! Your Friend's house is just gorgeous.

Manuela

[Beth at Aunties]

I could never get tired of seeing or feeling Christmas!
Ellie, Thank You for sharing your BC journey. I want you to know you will be in my thoughts and prayers and January 15th will be circled on my calendar. I will be praying for good news. Bless your heart, I wish you the very best.
Sending hugs!
~♥

[Renee Rubio]

Thanks for the great pictures Ellie. We will add photography to your long list of talents! Love you. Renee

[Cristina]

Thanks for the update Ellie. :-) I didn't want to call and bug you for an update over the Christmas break. Please remember, I'm only a phone call away and less than 10 minutes away too! :-)

[shelley e]

great pictures Ellie. Thanks for the update...you are in my thoughts.